Newcastle United fans will be keeping a close eye on the relegation scene in the Premier League this season - despite not being involved in a top-flight scrap for survival for the first time in seven years.
For whoever slips into the Sky Bet Championship this year could still have relevance for the Magpies on the transfer front. Indeed, a number of potential summer targets on United's shortlist will be impacted if their clubs go down.
England international James Maddison remains on United's shortlist after a serious attempt to snap up the 26-year-old last summer. In the end, United were left frustrated as their £50million bid - an offer that had been increased - did not secure his services.
